It’s a short month but there’s plenty of dancing to be done.
Hit and Run – Butterz vs The Heatwave @ Hidden
Friday 1st February
Join legendary bass label Butterz go up against the UK’s biggest and best dancehall DJ’s The Heatwave at Hidden to hot up this freezing month!
Zutekh present Special Request (all night long) @ Soup Kitchen
Saturday 2nd February
10 years of Zutekh is kicked off with the revered Special Request for as long as you can withstand the night. Six hours of jungle that you’d be mad to miss, apart from it’s waiting list only at the moment. Try your luck though!
Camelphat present Blow! @ Albert Hall
Saturday 2nd February
For their Manchester leg of the tour, Camelphat are taking over Albert Hall to treat us to one of the biggest tracks from last year, ‘Coca Cola’, plus some other massive tunes too.
Disco Stu’s Funk City @ Joshua Brooks
Wednesday 6th February
Disco, Funk and Soul party on a Wednesday night? Are they mad!? Clearly not, and you can dance your troubles away on a school night with a lush soundtrack.
Motherfunkers End of Exams Escapade @ Hidden
Wednesday 6th February
It’s about time the Motherfunkers brought a bit of boogie back into the city and this time they’re helping the students celebrate the end of their exams with their “maddest” event to date. They’re taking over Hidden to bring the very best in funk, soul, disco and Motown tunes from the ’70s to today.
Marco Carola @ Albert Hall
Friday 8th February
This is another one with a waiting list, but worth a mention, as, like the waiting list, Marco Carola has been long-awaited at Albert Hall. The Music On head returns in collaboration with Kaluki and Warehouse Project and if his summer sets at the likes of Soundwaves and Park Life etc are anything to go by, he’s going to blow the stained glass windows out.
Rum and Bass 8th Birthday with Congo Natty @ Gorilla
Friday 8th February
Jungle legend Congo Natty joins the bill at an already legendary Rum and Bass night celebrating its 8th birthday. It’s promised to be a mental night!
So Fetch! 2000’s Party @ The Deaf Institute
Friday 8th February
After selling out pretty quickly last time, So Fetch are back with a night full of 00’s magic upstairs at The Deaf Institute. Playing all of your favourite hits from Britney Spears to Avril Lavigne. McFly to Usher. Rihanna to Gwen Stefani. Justin Timberlake to Busted. Beyonce to Amy Winehouse.
Hit & Run: Sentry (Youngsta) v Future (Doc Scott) @ Hidden
Friday 8th February
A biggie over at Hidden for Hit & Run on Friday with Sentry Records going up against Future with the likes of Youngsta, Sukh Knight and Biome v Doc Scott, Om Unit and Strategy. There’ll be a host of special guests knocking about too.
Kraftwerk: Klassics, Kovers and Kurios @ Deaf Institute
Saturday 9th February
If you know your techno, then you’ll know that Kraftwerk are pretty much where it all started. The tracks sound as good now as they did on first release and I for one cannot wait to see them work a crowd at Bluedot (seen them before FYI, they are unbelievable). For a little pre-Bluedot party, get down to this.
lvl 49.4: Chimpo presents his birthday x Pirate Radio @ YES
Saturday 9th February
It’s Chimpo’s birthday so instead of heading over to Maccies for a Happy Meal like the rest of us he’s roping all his mates into playing a big night at YES. The key words here are ‘Old Skool’ with a long list of old skool jungle, old skool DnB, old skool grime and more, including some old skool dancehall by Finest’s own Nanny Banton.
Housetrap at The Bagel Shop w/ Tech Support @ Eat New York
Saturday 9th February
Tech Support’s high energy sampled songs are 100% dance-floor fillers with endorsements from the likes of Dan Shake, Baltra and Laurence Guy. Joining him will be 1-800 GIRLS with a range of genres from Acid-House to Jazz, as well as fusions of 80’s & 90’s sounds.
Hive presents: HIVE 002 @ Underdog
Saturday 9th February
Hive Events is back at Underdog Manchester for its first party of 2019 with sick music and new up and coming DJs and producers. No big names, just local talent and good vibes. Line up includes Josh Mort, Ryan Sissons, Ollie Davies, Just Jake and Aidan Booth.
Pretty Pretty Good x Dimensions Festival @ Hidden
Friday 15th February
The title of this event should speak volumes – it really is pretty pretty PRETTY good. Join Roman Flugel, Willow and Saoirse for a bloody good night celebrating one of Croatia’s heavyweight festivals.
The Manchester Soul Train @ Band On The Wall
Friday 15th February
A night train at Band On The Wall that’ll take you on an uplifting journey filled with funk, soul, disco and Motown classics, leading you along the tracks and grooves with those licks of hard hitting horns, punchy rhythms and storming beats.
Mary Poppers presents ‘Whistle While U Twerk’ @ Joshua Brooks
Friday 15th February
The perfect combo – get ready to dance to the best of Disney film soundtrack songs, including tracks from both Mary Poppins’ films, plus Frozen, Jungle Book, Beauty And The Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Moana and many more, all interspersed with very twerkable pop RnB hits from the likes of Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Destiny’s Child, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Little Mix, Fifth Harmony and others.
Krysko and Greg Lord @ Eastern Bloc
Saturday 16th February
Manchester’s finest (excuse me) duo who are usually the customary opening acts at Warehouse Project take their own night at Eastern Bloc. It’ll be cosy but it’ll be worth it. And guess what, it’s absolutely free!
Ministry of Sound Throw Back 90’s Dance @ Gorilla
Saturday 16th February
Everyone’s favourite dance era is coming back to Gorilla this February with special guests Brandon Block and Baby D. Expect all of the big hitters that you remember dancing to at school ‘raves’ when you were 12.
My Nu Leng and M8’s @ Manchester Academy
Friday 22nd February
Join the My Nu Leng boys and their mates for their 3 hour set at Manchester Academy. Tickets down to last release so act fast!
The Bagel Shop presents: Subb-an, Josh Baker & Animal Crossing
Friday 22nd February
The first of their new monthly series commences with an extended 3 hour set from Subb-Ann accompanied by You&Me’s Josh Baker and the Animal Crossing DJs.
La Discotheque @ Albert Hall
Saturday 23rd February
And they return! This time with Lil Louis, Dimitri from Paris, Horse Meat Disco, Luke Solomon and a special guest to be announced soon.
